Happy Spring everyone! Are you all as excited as I am that the snow is almost gone? Car shows will be here before we know it!
It's been a couple months since I checked in and the parts hoard continues to grow. A bit warmer out and I will actually be able to start installing some of these things without getting frostbite!
First up if the piece I am most proud of.
As I'd noted in my first post, the original owner had put an aftermarket radio in...drilling holes in the otherwise mint console in the process. After 6 months and countless black consoles evaluated, I've finally found a virgin piece, that isn't cracked that I've deemed worthy to put in the car. There is a lot of junk out there so buyer beware, look at them closely before committing to buy as the good ones are rare and their prices are only going up. I ended up giving $270 for this after shipping (which was about $35). I figure I will be able to recoup about $100 of that when I sell my old one.
- Black Center Console
Next up, the OEM wheel locks that came with my car were in a zip lock in the console when I bought it. I've also since realized, the key for those lug nuts is not to be found. Luckily, I came across this NOS set of lugs, the lock and even the original envelope and paperwork to accompany the key. A nice find IMO.
- NOS Wheel Locks
While going over the car last Fall with my checklist of things to inspect that may need to be replaced, I noticed 1 wiper blade was Anco and the other unmarked. The simple fix was a set of NOS wiper blades. They are still out there and not too difficult to find. Note, the later cars had a 16" blade while the earlier years 16 1/2", so be sure you buy the correct blades for you car!
- NOS Wiper Blades
Earlier this winter I had purchased an NOS window switch as the paint on one of the buttons was faded a bit. The driver's side lock switch had the same issue, so now I've found a new switch for that too!
- NOS Drivers Door Lock Switch
As far as provenance for my car goes, I've found a couple of additional pieces to go with the original sales brochure I have. I came up with license plate plates frames from the dealer that originally sold the car. Also, the 1993 Accessories Catalog that dealerships had on hand to try to sell you more options. In the case of the catalog, a Feature car is on the cover as well as inside fitted with various aftermarket options.
- Pat Milliken Ford License Plate Frames
- 1993 Ford Accessories Catalog
Last but not least, I noticed I was missing the emergency keys from my Owner's Manual kit. I found these on eBay for a few bucks, so that nicely fills out of my Owner's documentation!
- Emergency Keys
